Category: Beowulf

The poem “Beowulf” is an epic poem. One of the characters in the poem is named Grendel. Some people might think that Grendel is a monster, a wicked man, or a symbol of immortality. However, in my opinion, I think that Grendel really is a monster. Grendel is a descendant of Cain and is described…

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary expresses a legend is ‘an individual who is appreciated for incredible or fearless acts or fine characteristics.’ A saint is turned upward to for the bold and respectable things the person has done. Despite the fact that the characters and plots of ‘Sir Gawain and the Green Knight’ and ‘Beowulf’ vary extraordinarily…

King Oedipus was written by Sophocles and translated by Paul Roche, and Beowulf translated by Ethelbert Donaldson are two epics that narrate the tragic lives of two heroes who existed in the pre-Christian era. King Oedipus derived from the Greek mythical stories where goddesses and gods played an essential role in human life saw, the…

Feasting, as defined by Linwood Fredericksen from the Encyclopedia Britannica, is “a day or period of time set aside to commemorate, ritually celebrate or reenact, or anticipate events or seasons—agricultural, religious, or sociocultural—that give meaning and cohesiveness to an individual and to the religious, political, or socioeconomic community”. Holiday feasts were an essential part of…

Introduction Beowulf is portrayed as the hero of the epic poem Beowulf, although he is in reality the villain. All through the sonnet the writer, who is obscure, trusts Beowulf to be a a legend in view of his quality and unwaveringness to his kin. Be that as it may, his interest for gallant status…

Women in Beowulf Beowulf is the longest and one of the most eminent works of Old English Literature. It is an epic poem that values heroism, chivalry, and loyalty. It centers around the male hero and his bravery. The main plot revolves around men (the lord &his warriors). Although it can be argued that women…

Beowulf shows many examples of generosity, hospitality, envy, revenge, and loyalty. Although a righteous leader, Beowulf is riddled with flaws and stuck in his ways. The loyalty Beowulf shows throughout the poem is unmatched by any other. Loyalty is a great part of Beowulf because it proves that he can be a great leader. Beowulf…

The kenning that I choose to use for this story is corpse-maker. This kenning is one of many of the names to describe a monster named Grendel in the story of Beowulf. For example, Grendel was basically similar to the devil himself. He is the embodiment of moral and physical evil. Grendel is an evil…

Richard Machowicz once stated, “Being a warrior is not about the act of fighting. It’s about the ability, courage, and commitment to end the war within oneself and not quit until the job is done”. This quote from Machowicz reflects what the poem, ‘Beowulf’, is based on. ‘Beowulf’ is an epic poem written during the…

In 1949, American Professor of Literature, Joseph Campbell, came up with The Hero’s Journey, a supposed sequence of characteristics, in some form or another, present in all heroic stories. So, does this theory hold up? Or is it just another idea that your English teacher told you was important, but you’re never really going to…